Find out how popular the last name Mabini is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mabini.

Mabini, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mabini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mabini in America

Mabini is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mabini surname appeared 209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mabini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mabini to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mabini

The surname "MABINI" is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Luzon in the Philippines. This name is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

One theory suggests that "MABINI" is derived from the Tagalog word "mabini," which means "polite" or "well-mannered." This could indicate that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited such qualities. Alternatively, it may have originated from a place name or a combination of words related to a specific location or geographic feature.

Historical records from the Philippines, such as church registers and official documents, provide some of the earliest mentions of the surname "MABINI." One notable example is Apolinario Mabini, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, who was born in 1864 and played a crucial role as a political theorist and adviser to the revolutionary government.

Another individual with this surname was Felipe Mabini, a Filipino writer and journalist who lived from 1890 to 1966. He was known for his contributions to Philippine literature and his advocacy for the use of the Filipino language in education and cultural expression.

In the realm of sports, Efren Mabini Reyes, also known as "The Magician," is a renowned professional pool player from the Philippines. Born in 1954, Reyes is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and has won numerous world championships.

Further back in history, the name "MABINI" can be traced to Juan Mabini, a Spanish colonial official who served as the governor of the Philippines in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he held this position from 1679 to 1684, during a time of significant Spanish influence in the region.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Maria Mabini, a Filipino painter and artist who lived during the early 20th century. Her works are celebrated for their depictions of Filipino culture, traditions, and daily life, providing a valuable artistic record of that era.

While the exact origins of the surname "MABINI" may be shrouded in the mists of time, its presence throughout Philippine history and across various fields is a testament to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mabini

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mabini.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mabini was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mabini has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mabini was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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